Table 2 Emergent themes identified from the perspectives of community members
From: Exploring the perspectives of community members as research partners in rural and remote areas
Theme | Subthemes | Codes |
|---|---|---|
Relevance | Community | • Benefit and value to community • Collaborative development • Community ownership and capacity building |
Individual | • Vested or personal interest • Opportunity to be involved and make impact for community | |
Communication | Use existing networks and create partnerships | • Identify local champions • Partner with existing organizations already doing the work in area of interest |
Clarify expectations | • Define project, role, and time commitment • Share progress and findings • Ensure information is accessible | |
Identify preferred mechanism | • Understand local norms and context • Provide communication options for participation | |
Empowering participation | Being valued and appreciated | • Acknowledgement and recognition for contribution • Trust and relationship building |
Support | • Mentorship and training • Maintain environment of inclusiveness • Remove barriers to participation | |
Application of research | • Evidence to support decision making • A tool to understand options and benefits for healthy living |